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Cilantro Rice jazzed up with lime juice, lime zest and chopped cilantro for delicious, refreshing flavor. It's the perfect side for all your favorite Mexican entrees!
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Cilantro Rice

Cilantro Rice jazzed up with lime juice, lime zest and chopped cilantro for delicious, refreshing flavor. It's the perfect side for all your favorite Mexican entrees!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 limes, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped

Instructions

  • Under running water, rinse rice a few times until water runs mostly clear. Drain well.
  • In a sauce pot over medium heat, combine water, rice, butter, and salt. Stir gently to disperse salt. Bring to a boil uncovered. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is fully absorbed.
  • With a fork, fluff up rice. Add lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro. Gently toss to combine. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 160g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.1g | Fat: 6.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg